Chapter 34 Vocab Flashcards
1
Q
abduction
A
moving a body part away from the body
2
Q
adduction
A
moving a body part towards the body
3
Q
ambulation
A
walking
4
Q
atrophy
A
the decreases in size of tissue
5
Q
bed rest
A
restriction a person to bed and limiting activity for health reasons
6
Q
contracture
A
decreased motion and stiffness of a joint caused by shortening
7
Q
deconditioning
A
loss of muscle strength due to inactivity
8
Q
dorsiflexion
A
bending the toes and foot up at the ankle
9
Q
extension
A
straightening a body part
10
Q
external rotation
A
turning the joint outward
11
Q
flexion
A
contracting a body part
12
Q
foot drop
A
plantar flexion
13
Q
hyperextension
A
excessive stretching of a body part
14
Q
internal rotation
A
turning the joint inward
15
Q
opposition
A
touching an opposite finger with the thumb
